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Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!
Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA chain saw! We are con
fi
dent
that you will be satis
fi
ed with this modern piece of equipment.
The MAKITA-chain saws are light, handy saws with high
performance, a good power-to-weight ratio, and a wide range
of speeds for top utility.
The long-life "Nikasil"-lined cylinder, tough die-cast magne-
sium crankcase with sturdy, easy-to-operate central guide-bar
mounting and rugged metal spike bar make this saw a reliable,
hard-working tool.
The automatic chain lubrication with variable-
fl
ow oil pump
and maintenance-free electronic ignition ensure trouble-free
operation, while the hand-saving anti-vibration system and
ergonomic grips and controls make work easier, safer, and
less tiring for the user.
MAKITA chain saws are equipped with the latest safety fea-
tures and meet all national and international standards. These
features include: hand guards on both handles, grip throttle lever
lock, chain catch, safety saw chain, and chain brake. The chain
brake can be actuated manually, and is also inertia-actuated
automatically in case of kickback.
The following industrial property rights apply: US 4465440, US
5411382, EP 0236858, EP 0560201, GBM 8710075, GBM
8809928, GBM 9203378, GBM 29616652.
In order to ensure the proper functioning and performance
of your new chain saw, and to safeguard your own per-
sonal safety, it is imperative that you read this instruction
manual thoroughly before operation. Be especially careful
to observe all safety precautions!
Failure to observe these
precautions can lead to severe injury or death!
Table of contents
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EU conformity declaration
................................................. 2
Packing
................................................................................ 2
Delivery inventory
.............................................................. 3
Symbols
............................................................................... 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
.................................................... 4
General precautions ....................................................... 4
Protective equipment ...................................................... 4
Fuels / Refuelling ............................................................ 5
Putting into operation ...................................................... 5
Kickback
......................................................................... 6
Working behavior/Method of working ...........................6-7
Transport and storage ..................................................... 8
Maintenance
................................................................... 8
First aid ........................................................................... 8
Technical data
..................................................................... 9
Denomination of components
........................................... 9
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
............................................ 10
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain .................... 10-11
Tightening the saw chain .............................................. 11
Chain brake .................................................................. 11
Fuels / Refuelling .....................................................12-13
Adjusting the chain lubrication ...................................... 13
Starting the engine ........................................................ 14
Cold start ...................................................................... 14
Packing
Your MAKITA chain saw comes delivered in a protective card-
board box to protect against shipping damage.
Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable
or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
RE Y
EU Conformity Declaration
The undersigned, Tamiro Kishima and Rainer Bergfeld, as autho-
rized by DOLMAR GmbH, declare that the MAKITA machines,
Type
EU prototype test certi
fi
cate No.
DCS520
(026)
K-EG-2009/4661
DCS5200
(027)
K-EG-2009/4662
manufactured by DOLMAR GmbH, Jenfelder Str. 38, 22045
Hamburg, Germany, conforms to the basic safety and health
requirements of the applicable EU Directives:
EU Machinery Directive 98/37/EG, EU EMC Directive 2004/108/
EG, Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EG.
Starting on 29 Dec. 2009, Directive 2006/42/EG will come into
force, replacing Directive 98/37/EG. This product meets the
requirements of the new Directive.
The most important standards applied to properly meet the
requirements of the above EU Directives were: EN 11681-1,
CISPR 12, EN 50082-1, DIN VDE 0879 T1.
The conformity assessment procedure 2000/14/EG was perfor-
med per Annex V. The measured sound power level (L
wa
) is 112
dB(A). The guaranteed sound power level (L
d
) is 113 dB(A).
The EU Type-Examination Certi
fi
cate was performed by: Deut-
sche Prüf- und Zerti
fi
zierungsstelle für Land- und Forsttechnik,
Max-Eyth Weg 1, D-64823 Groß-Umstadt.
The technical documentation is on
fi
le at DOLMAR GmbH, Ab-
teilung FZ, Jenfelder Strasse 38, 22045 Hamburg, Germany.
Hamburg, 29.12.2009 for DOLMAR GmbH
Tamiro
Kishima
Rainer
Bergfeld
Managing Director
Managing Director
Warm
start
.................................................................... 14
Sterting under special conditions .................................. 14
Stopping the engine ...................................................... 14
Checking the chain brake ............................................. 15
Checking the chain lubrication ...................................... 15
Adjusting the carburetor
(only for EU-countries) .............. 15
Adjusting the carburetor
(only for not EU-countries)........ 16
Working in winter
............................................................. 17
MAINTENANCE
................................................................. 17
Sharpening the saw chain .......................................17-18
Cleaning the guide bar .................................................. 18
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior ............. 19
Replacing the saw chain ............................................... 19
Replacing the suction head .......................................... 19
Cleaning the air
fi
lter ..................................................... 20
Replacing the spark plug .............................................. 20
Replacing the starter cable ........................................... 21
Replacing the return spring ........................................... 21
Mounting the fan housing ............................................. 21
Instructions for periodic maintenance ........................... 22
Service, spare parts and guarantee
...........................22-23
Trouble shooting
.............................................................. 23
Extract from spare parts list
............................................ 24
Accessories .................................................................. 24
